Executive Assistant
| Posting date: | 16 January 2026 |
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| Salary: | £21.0 to £22.0 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £40k per annum / hourly equivalent |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 January 2026 |
| Location: | London, London, W1U 8EW |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 3 days per week |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 4761909_1768564596 |
Summary
Your new company
A consultancy firm based in Central London.
Your new role
- Due to a very busy start to the year, this company is looking for a temporary EA to come in for a 6-week period to support one of their Partners.
- Coordinate meetings, travel arrangements, and expense management
- Prepare documents and presentations to a high standard
- Ensure Principals are briefed and supported ahead of meetings and travel
- Liaise with internal teams and external stakeholders professionally
- Work collaboratively with the EA team, escalating more complex matters as needed
- Support wider office and team initiatives as required.
What you'll need to succeed
- Some previous administrative or office-based experience (internship, office assistant, team assistant, or similar)
- A proactive and professional approach to work
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- High attention to detail and a commitment to delivering quality
- A positive attitude and eagerness to learn from a senior team
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)
- Experience or interest in professional services or consulting is a plus.
What you need to do now
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